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Nestled deep in the heart of the Australian Outback, Cunnamulla comes alive each year with the mesmerizing spectacle of the Outback River Lights Festival. This unique celebration blends the rugged beauty of the Outback with the magic of lights, creating an unforgettable experience for locals and visitors alike. Join us as we explore the enchanting world of the Outback River Lights Festival and discover why this event has become a highlight on Cunnamulla’s cultural calendar.

After a fantastic weekend in April this year, we have set the dates for the Outback Riverlights Festival  2025.

Join us in our 4th year for an event, even bigger, better and with more fun for everyone

Riverlights 2024 was brought to you by

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The 2024 program is shown as an example of what to look forward to in 2025

Metal Sculptures at Cunnamulla All Aboard

WARREGO SCULPTURE COMPETITION

ENTRIES FROM 1ST MARCH

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Festival Lights at Outback River Lights

LIGHT UP YOUR GARDEN COMPETITION

ENTRIES FROM 1ST MARCH

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Arts Workshop at Outback River Lights

FESTIVAL OPEN ARTS COMPETITION

ENTRIES FROM 1ST MARCH

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FRIDAY NIGHT

Cunnamulla Outback River Lights

WELCOME TO COUNTRY

A KUNJA WELCOME

FRIDAY NIGHT 6PM MAIN STAGE

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The Barleyshakes duo performing at Outback River Lights festival

LIVE MUSIC IN THE PARK

ANGELA EASSON & THE BARLEYSHAKES

FRIDAY NIGHT 6.30PM MAIN STAGE

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SATURDAY DAY AND NIGHT

Cunnamulla Outback River Lights

LANTERN MAKING- FREE

CREATE YOUR OWN LANTERNS FOR THE PARADE

SATURDAY FROM 9AM IN THE ARTS HUB

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Aliven Photographer Charlotte Allen

PHOTOGRAPHY 3 HOUR WORKSHOP & BONUS PHOTO WALK $60

BY ALIVEN PHOTOGRAPHY

SATURDAY MEET 10AM AT THE ARTS HUB

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Stilt walking circus entertainment at Outback River Lights Festival

ROVING CIRCUS

TWIN FIRE FLAMES ENTERTAINS YOU

10.30AM IN CENTENARY PARK

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Boomerang Painting at Outback River Lights festival

CHILDRENS ART WORKSHOPS
– 3 HOURS $30

BOOMERANG PAINTING & CULTURAL SHOW

SATURDAY FROM 10AM @  YARNING TENT

Angela Easson performing for Outback River Lights Festival

LIVE MUSIC & PICNIC IN THE PARK

ANGELA EASSON & BLUESY CRUISY

SATURDAY 12 TO 2PM @ MAIN STAGE

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Cunnamulla Outback River Lights

STAFF AND POI FIRE WORKSHOPS

WATCH OUT FOR THE STILTS!

1PM TO 2PM IN CENTENARY PARK

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Cunnamulla Outback River Lights

BOOK READINGS

CUNNAMULLA LIBRARY BRINGS STORY-TIME TO YOU

SATURDAY 2PM @ YARNING TENT 

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Nullawokka Emu Egg Painting

ARTS WORKSHOPS – EMU EGGS- ADULTS 3 HOURS $60

NULLAWOCKA KOOMA ELDERS

SATURDAY 2-5PM IN THE ARTS HUB

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Stilt walking circus entertainment at Outback River Lights Festival

CIRCUS PERFORMANCE & WORKSHOP

LEARN CIRCUS SKILLS WITH TWIN FIRE FLAME

3PM CENTENARY PARK

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Art Auction at Outback River Lights

RFDS CHARITY ART AUCTION

BUY SOME ORIGINAL AND PRE-OWNED ART

SATURDAY 5-6PM 

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Outback RIver Lights Festival Lanterns

LANTERN LIGHTS DISPLAY

WALK THROUGH THE ARTS HUB AND GET INSPIRATION FOR SUNDAY

SATURDAY 6 – 8PM IN THE ARTS HUB

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HillBilly Goats Band Photo

FREE MUSIC CONCERT

REBELQUIN, HILLBILLY GOATS AND BARLEYSHAKES

SATURDAY PARTY FROM 6.30PM IN CENTENARY PARK

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SUNDAY DAY AND NIGHT

Gary Fogarty MC and Entertainer At Outback River Lights Festival

POETS BREAKFAST

GARY FOGARTY BRINGS A GENTLE START TO SUNDAY

SUNDAY 9 – 11AM  IN THE YARNING TENT

Cunnamulla Outback River Lights

LANTERN MAKING – FREE

TIME TO FINISH YOUR LANTERNS OR START NEW!

SUNDAY FROM 9AM IN THE ARTS HUB

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ADULTS ARTS WORKSHOP -3 HOURS $60

CREATE NATURE INSPIRED ART

SUNDAY 10 TO 1PM IN THE ARTS HUB

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Stilt walking circus entertainment at Outback River Lights Festival

CIRCUS PERFORMANCE & WORKSHOP

WITH TWIN FIRE FLAME

FROM 10AM CENTENARY PARK

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Cunnamulla Outback River Lights

BOOK READINGS AND SIGNING

MEET LOCAL AUTHORS AND ORIGINAL TALES!

SUNDAY 11AM @ YARNING TENT 

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Bluesy Cruisy Entertainment Duo

SUNDAY SESH AND PICNIC

A MORE LAID BACK SUNDAY WITH THE HILLBILLY GOATS AND BLUESY CRUISY

SUNDAY 12 TO 2PM @ MAIN STAGE

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Cunnamulla Outback River Lights

COMMUNITY MARKETS

GRAB SOME FOOD, SOUVENIERS AND HANDMADE GOODS

SUNDAY 12 TO 5PM IN CENTENARY PARK

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Boomerang Painting at Outback River Lights festival

CHILDRENS ART WORKSHOPS – 3 HOURS $30

A SECOND CHANCE FOR BOOMERANGS WORKSHOP

SUNDAY FROM 2PM  @ YARNING TENT

Cunnamulla Outback River Lights

FIRE & POI WORKSHOP

YOUR LAST CHANCE TO PRACTICE BEFORE THE KIDS PERFORMANCE

3PM CENTENARY PARK

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Children learning to Fire twirl at Outback River Lights Festival

KIDS FIRE PERFORMANCE

WATCH THE KIDS WITH LIVE FIRE TWIRLING

5PM MAIN STAGE

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Cunnamulla Outback River Lights

LANTERN PARADE

DISPLAY YOUR LANTERNS AS THE SUN SETS

SUNDAY MEET AT 5.30 AT SHIRE HALL

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Cunnamulla Outback River Lights

LIGHT SPECTACULAR

SOMETHING VERY DIFFERENT FOR CUNNAMULLA NOT TO BE MISSED

SUNDAY FROM 6.30 ALONG LANTERN PARADE

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Firetwirling at Outback River Lights Festival

FIRE SHOW FINALE

BE AMAZED AS THE PROFESSIONALS LIGHT THE NIGHT WITH FIRE

SUNDAY FROM 8PM AT MAIN STAGE

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Rebelquin Singer Songwriter at Outback Riverlights Festival

SUNDAY NIGHT CONCERT

THE FESTIVAL CLOSES WITH REBELQUIN AND ANGELA EASSON

SUNDAY FROM 7PM AT MAIN STAGE

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FESTIVAL MAP

Outback Riverlights Festival Site Map